Beginning Teaching with Alannah Gebron | Season 3 Episode 3

Beginning Teaching with Alannah Gebron | Season 3 Episode 3 Mentors, Math, and Making a Difference: Alannah Gebron's Experience as a New Teacher

Join Chris and Rob in this insightful episode of the Educational Currency Podcast as they welcome Alannah Gebron, a fresh-faced teacher just nine months into her career. Alannah shares her journey from university to the classroom, revealing the challenges and triumphs of her first year of teaching, particularly her experiences in teaching maths.

Discover what inspired her to pursue a career in education and how a pivotal mentor shaped her teaching philosophy, especially in fostering a love for math. Alannah dives into the realities of balancing work and personal life as a new teacher, and how she's navigated the transition from student to educator.

She also discusses the importance of creating a supportive and collaborative classroom environment, and the crucial role of school leadership in fostering a positive experience for new teachers. Alannah shares her perspective on making math engaging and relevant for students, emphasising the development of problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Topics covered: 

• First-Year Realities: Alannah shares her insights into the challenges and triumphs of a new teacher's journey, from balancing work-life to navigating classroom dynamics.
• Building Positive Environments: Learn the importance of creating supportive classrooms and fostering strong staff relationships for a successful teaching experience.
• Math Beyond Content: Learn how teaching mathematics is about more than just numbers, focusing on building critical thinking and problem-solving skills for life.
• Ace your Interview: Understand the importance of the interview process for both the school and the teacher, and how to identify a supportive work environment.

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Christopher Kalodikis and Robert Naumoski have over 20 years of teaching experience. Chris teaches Computing and is the founder of Maximum Education. Rob teaches Mathematics and is the founder of The Coaching College and owner of Ultimate Defence Academy. Kate Pentecost has worked in museums for over 12 years across collection management, digital outreach and collections, and curatorial. She is also an English tutor at the Coaching College and the producer of The Educational Currency Podcast.

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